Catch a screening of the documentary Food, Inc. and explore the topic of corporate farming in the United States. The Executive Director of Brooklyn's Added Value Farms will introduce the film and lead a post-screening discussion. Refreshments will be provided by Whole Foods, and guests are encouraged to reserve a spot in advance, as seating is not guaranteed. RSVP here.

Learn all about the history and science of barbecue, from Spanish barbacoa to Texas brisket. Take a deep dive into the low-and-slow cooking method and discuss pork versus beef barbecue's popularity. Beer, wine, and food will be available for purchase. There is a five-dollar suggested donation for entry to the event.

Sip on huge bowls of sumo stew (a/k/a chankonabe) and cold beer while watching sumo matches live from Japan. Bento boxes with goodies from EN Japanese Brasserie, Ramen Burger, and more will be available to nosh on, too. In addition to Brooklyn Brewery's usual drafts, whiskey, sake, and other spirits will be available. Tickets are $50 and include food, one beer token, and two drink tickets. Reserve your spot here.

Manhattan Cricket Club is hosting a $75 all-inclusive private cruise that includes cocktails, Blue Point oysters, and Australian-themed bites courtesy of Burke & Wills. The signature cocktail lineup includes a smoked-cinnamon old-fashioned and the Rhum Around, a rum and agave drink flavored with pistachio mist. Reserve your ticket here.

Billy Lyons is a weekly contributor to Village Voice dining section. His food-focused articles and videos have also been featured by Zagat and Thrillist. He's always to looking to find the intersection where food meets culture, and believes everyone should have their very own James Bond-style cocktail. Lyons holds a BA from the University of Richmond in Rhetoric and Communication Studies. He can be found on Instagram at @billyondollarman.